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Scientists Discover 126 Fish Species Farther North Using DNA From Seawater
Imagine identifying hundreds of fish species without catching a single fish. Scientists in Japan have done something remarkably close. By collecting seawater and analysing tiny…
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The Paper Bottle Is Finally Moving From Prototype to Factory Production
For years, companies have experimented with replacing plastic bottles with paper alternatives. The prototypes looked promising, but producing millions of bottles that could safely hold…
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China Unveils a Five-Minute Battery Swap System for Electric Trucks
A diesel truck can refuel in minutes. An electric truck, especially one carrying heavy cargo across long distances, may need considerably more time to recharge.…
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Scientists Discover a Surprising Way to Help Bleached Corals Recover
A coral reef turning white usually signals trouble. As ocean temperatures rise, corals lose the tiny algae that provide much of their food, leaving them…
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A New Plant-Based Fabric Could Make Waterproof Clothing More Sustainable
Waterproof jackets keep us dry, but the materials that make them work can create environmental challenges long after we stop wearing them. Many performance fabrics…
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What If Demolished Buildings Could Become New Concrete Again?
Every time an old building comes down, it leaves behind enormous quantities of broken concrete. Most of that material has limited value, even when construction…
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Scientists Have Redesigned Plastic So Recycling Could Start Inside Its Chemistry
Plastic recycling has a design problem that rarely gets enough attention. We manufacture materials to remain strong and durable, then struggle to break them apart…
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What If Farm Waste Became a New Source of Rural Energy? Andhra Pradesh Is Betting ₹1 Lakh Crore on It
What if the stalks, crop residues, animal dung and other organic waste left behind after farming could become a fuel instead of a disposal problem?…
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India’s New Agricultural AI Tool Is Tackling a Problem Most People Never See
Artificial intelligence in agriculture is usually presented as a way to analyse crops. But there is a problem that comes before analysis. What happens when…
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A Simple Cooling Material Could Help Indian Vendors Waste Less Fresh Produce
A fruit and vegetable seller does not need a large cold storage facility to lose money to heat. Sometimes, a few hours of exposure to…
